Run time: 101 mins

Mystery, passion and art collide in this compelling cinematic exploration of Caravaggio, one of history’s most enigmatic painters.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff peel back the layers of his turbulent life, examining the hidden narratives woven into his masterpieces and the man behind them. The film traces Caravaggio’s trajectory from revolutionary talent to fugitive, fleeing from Rome in 1606 after committing murder and spending the last four years of his life in exile, moving between Naples, Malta, and Sicily before dying in mysterious circumstances in 1610.

Highlighting the dramatic intensity, bold realism, and striking chiaroscuro that made his work instantly recognisable, the documentary presents each masterpiece as both visual spectacle and psychological clue, featuring testimony from leading art historians. It’s a deeply immersive experience, blending rigorous scholarship with cinematic flair, and showcasing the timeless power of Caravaggio’s art to captivate, unsettle and provoke.

Five years in the making, this film is a thrilling, immersive portrait of a man who lived fast, painted furiously, and left the world mesmerised by his daring vision